Genoa and Portofino

Discover Genoa, a city with a glorious past! Spend your morning in the Birthplace of Christopher Columbus which today is one of the most charming cities in Northern Italy. Finish your day in Portofino, the pearl of the Ligurian sea with its quintessential feel and crystalline green waters.

Highlights:

- Guided walking tour of Genoa

- Boat cruise from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino

- Free time to explore charming Portofino

- English speaking tour leader

The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbour renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city.

On arrival in Genoa downtown, a professional guide will show you the heart of the city on an inspiring walking tour.

After free time for lunch, visit the colourful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the lange school of dolphins that are often spotted there. Here you take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino, a half-moon shaped sea side village whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant.

The journey ends with the return by boat to Santa Margherita, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan.

Program: 

07.30 Departure from Milan, Zani Viaggi Agency / Milan Visitor Centre - Largo Cairoli / Via Cusani, 18 (MM1 Cairoli)

10.00 Arrival at Genova for a guided walking tour of the city center.

12.00 Free time for lunch and individual visit

In the afternoon transfer by bus to visit the town of Santa Margherita Ligure

Boat journey to Portofino and free time to explore the charming village 

16.00 Return by boat to Santa Margherita Ligure and depart for Milan by bus

19.30 Arrival at Milan, Largo Cairoli / Via Cusani, 18